NAB Leadership Foundation is hiring: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/ANCHOR - WSAZ (HUNTIN

Overview

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets servicing 113 television markets, reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes markets with top-rated stations and first/second-highest-rated stations, along with the largest Telemundo Affiliate group in 43 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media and additional media properties including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description

WSAZ is looking for a reporter and anchor to join its award-winning news team. The candidate must be a newsroom leader and an excellent communicator with a passion for learning about the community and audience. The person will lead by example, represent WSAZ in the community, and model a professional approach to the staff in areas ranging from uncovering stories to mentoring team members positively. The role includes establishing sources, being active on the station\'s digital platforms, and covering news in the field by shooting, writing, and editing stories.

Responsibilities

• Ability to collaborate with news managers, producers, and reporters for content and newscast development
• Willingness to participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Edit video and stories for broadcast
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Anchor newscasts as assigned
• Interview people and research facts for accuracy
• Must demonstrate solid news judgment
• Strong writing skills and experience writing for newscasts
• Solid technical and computer skills, with the ability to shoot, write, and edit
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Passion for uncovering news that affects viewers

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree or better in Journalism or a related field required

Additional Info

If you feel you\'re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to the Gray TV careers page and search for current openings; you may type in the job title or station call letters, or click on "apply now" to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

WSAZ-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

EEO/Compliance

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray\'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.